Clothing
Do good and donate unwanted stuff to Good Stuff Market's virtual op-shop
Gentlefolk

Do good and donate unwanted stuff to Good Stuff Market’s virtual op-shop

14 May 2020

All of this extra time at home has yielded some unexpected outcomes. For some, it's a newfound interest in baking whilst for others, isolation has meant time to tackle all of those annoying tasks you've been meaning to do – like clearing out the junk cupboard! You know the one – that cupboard where you put all of the things that don't have a place. The only problem is figuring out what to do with it all, especially since the vast majority of op-shops are closed for donations for the foreseeable future. Say hello to Good Stuff Market – it's the virtual op-shop 2020 needs right now.  more

Accessories
Stroll down virtual market stalls with The Finders Keepers new online marketplace
Gentlefolk

Stroll down virtual market stalls with The Finders Keepers new online marketplace

07 Nov 2019

There's a certain satisfaction that comes with a local market find – ditching the retail racks and mass-produced items to stroll the stalls in search of something with that handcrafted touch. If you love that feeling, then you're likely fans of Australia's leading design and art marketplace, The Finders Keepers Markets, and wish they popped up more than twice a year. Well, dear readers, your wish may have just come true ... more

Gifts
Bring your home to life with custom ceramics from Two Warm Hands
Gentlefolk

Bring your home to life with custom ceramics from Two Warm Hands

19 Nov 2015

Miya Valmadre-McCrae has always loved the arts. Having studied gold and silver smithing many moons ago, Miya also went onto to teach in primary and secondary school as well as run private art classes for children and adults. It was when Urbane Restaurant commissioned Miya to do a range of crockery for the restaurant that her devotion to ceramics became firm. more

The Locals Next week: A BRISBANE LOCAL

Dr Naomi Koh Belic
As we see more science events across the country, there needs to be a continued focus on making them free for community, ensuring they are in accessible venues and having Auslan interpreters ... ~ Dr Naomi Koh Belic more
Markets
Attend a kokedama workshop by Neon Patina
Gentlewoman

Attend a kokedama workshop by Neon Patina

27 May 2015

Kokedama is the traditional Japanese art of making moss balls. Traditionally known as the poor man's bonsai, these garden creations are now regularly spotted as features in designer restaurant fit-outs, nook fillers in bohemian cafes and green additions on home balconies.   more

Markets
Love your mum with a gift from Cushion Culture
Gentlewoman

Love your mum with a gift from Cushion Culture

07 May 2015

If mum has been inundated with flowers and chocolates over the last few Mother's Days, why not try something a little different this year with a uniquely designed cushion. The personal touch that comes with choosing a design that suits your mum adds character and charm to your gift. more

Markets
Discover the art of Nuno felting at Gail Grunske Designs
Gentlewoman

Discover the art of Nuno felting at Gail Grunske Designs

15 Apr 2015

Have you come across the art of Nuno felting? Derived from the Japanese word 'nuno' meaning cloth, this technique bonds wool to a sheer fabric like silk, creating a lightweight felt. The wool can completely cover the background silk, or may be used to create a design that allows the colourful and shiny silk to show through, adding to the design. Nuno felting often includes several layers of wool to build up colour, texture and design elements in the finished fabric. more

Markets
Drape yourself in glass beads from Leah's Creative Glass Designs
Gentlewoman

Drape yourself in glass beads from Leah’s Creative Glass Designs

09 Apr 2015

Created by the Ancient Romans and Egyptians to adorn the upperclass and royals, glass beads have long been considered a fine accessory. Today the process of glass-bead making continues as an artisan craft by those with the passion to convert a piece of glass into a ball of beauty, adding intricate details to create unique statement pieces. more